Campus Crime Alert: Sexual Assaults (off-campus)

Submitted by kmciver on Tue, 07/03/2012 - 23:08

The following information was released by the Eugene Police Department on July 3, 2012 regarding possible sexual assaults near University of Oregon property, and near off-campus apartments popular with students.

Please note this message may contain information that some may find upsetting.

Public Safety Advisory — Second- and third-hand information points to rapes near Autzen Stadium and Chase Village

Police have learned from second and third hand sources that there may have been three separate rapes within a five-day period near Chase Village and Autzen Stadium, beginning Thursday, June 28. No female victims have come forward or wish to file a report, so the information is unverified.

Due to the seriousness of the information, which seems credible, Eugene Police Department is advising residents and visitors in the area to observe personal safety precautions as well as to report any relevant information by calling 541-682-5111.

The information received is as follows:

In one incident on June 29, a woman was walking alone around 10 p.m. on the bike path near Autzen Stadium when she was raped by a man with a knife. The suspect is described as a black male, 6' tall, 200 pounds, with muscular build, and shaved head.

A second-hand report EPD has received is that two additional female victims have been raped on unknown dates, but within the same week, also in the same general area. One of these two incidents involved a similar suspect: black male, 6' tall, 200 pounds, with muscular build, and shaved head.

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CAMPUS SAFETY TIPS (FROM UODPS)

It is a crime to intentionally touch someone against his or her will, regardless of the situation.

Encourage friends to travel in pairs or with trusted companions, especially at night or in remote areas.